Debunking Current Running Nutrition Fads
Of all the areas I know that I need to keep evolving, it’s my running nutrition. Of course, I’m slammed in the face daily with a new trend that’s going to change everything, which only […]
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Runner Food: The Carb Every Runner Needs
. Client: “I don’t think I can stomach gels for 36 hours.” Me: “Good!! I don’t want you doing that. Let’s talk potatoes.” Client: “Wait, really?” In preparations for her ultra event, I wanted to […]
Power through Long Runs with Natural Running Fuel
If you ever chat with ultra runners, you’ll rarely hear them talk about downing 100 gel packets over the course of their 24-48 hours of running. Yet marathoners eat them like candy, thinking it’s required […]
Understanding Iron Deficiency in Runners and Plant-Based Solutions
You’ve taken days off, you’re following a smart training plan, but you just can’t shake the lead from your legs, the sluggishness from your mind and body. It’s frustratingly and feels beyond logic, til you […]
Easy, High Protein Cookie Dough (Dairy Free, Egg Free)
I’m not the only one who eats more of the cookie dough than I bake right?! Maybe it’s from getting to lick the spatula as a kid and feeling like you’d just been given the […]
Avoiding Runners Trots (aka Runner’s Diarrhea): Tested Advice to Settle Your Stomach
During my time running, I’ve dealt with IT band issues, aches, pains, debilitating calf cramps, even a dislocated rib…but luckily I’ve had the rare experience with the politely named “runners trots” (more accurately named runner’s […]
Peanut Butter Addiction Support Group
WARNING THIS IS NOT AN ANONYMOUS GROUP…join at your own risk. You might be an addict if… you feel like crying when the jar is empty. You might be an addict if … anyone has […]
The Secret Running Fuel You’ve Been Missing
If you think I’m about to share a new age gel with super powers, think again. We’re going old school. Back to the basics. Back to the fuel that took you through so many playground […]
Mint Energy Balls: Cause It’s Not Christmas Without Balls
In the spirit of stepping away for a hot minute to enjoy every moment of the holidays with my parents, I’ve got a super simple fun post today! It’s strange to realize that in so […]
Building the Perfect Healthy Snacks to Beat the Runner Munchies
One of the upsides to running is a little more flexibility with your eating. One of the downsides to running is it can make you ridiculously hungry! The longer I’ve been running and learned what […]